Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Total Population: 230,073
County Seat: Barnstable
Median Home Value
$575,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$94,452
Across all households
Median Age
55.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
47.4%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
14.4%
65 Years and Over
32.3%
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.5%
No Health Insurance
2.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
96.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
47.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$94,452
Mean Household Income
$132,436
Per Capita Income
$60,325
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
81.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$575,900
Median Rent
$1,596/mo
Total Housing Units
165,661
Owner-Occupied
80.6%
Renter-Occupied
19.4%
Vacancy Rate
37.8%
Married Couple Households
49.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.3%
Average Household Size
2.21
Broadband Internet Access
93.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 25001.